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This resolution addresses the critical role of international educators on J-1 and H-1B visas in Alaska's education system, particularly in rural and remote communities facing significant teacher shortages. Recognizing that many school districts, including Kuspuk, Kodiak Island, North Slope Borough, and Bering Strait, have relied heavily on international teachers to fill vacancies in critical subject areas like math, science, and special education, the resolution strongly supports these educators and calls for policy changes to improve their working conditions. The resolution encourages school districts and policymakers to support the recruitment and retention of international educators, advocating for measures such as visa status adjustments, increased job mobility, and greater job security. Notably, the resolution highlights the contributions of educators from the Philippines and emphasizes the importance of creating an inclusive educational environment that values educators regardless of their nationality or background. Ultimately, the resolution urges Alaska's congressional delegation and federal policymakers to create pathways that protect and support international educators who are essential to maintaining high-quality education in the state's diverse and challenging educational landscape.

Education

https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HJR25